Austria, Sweden and Switzerland economic indicators rise in September 2026

Sep 28, 2026 08:08 (25d ago)

Austria’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.9, Sweden’s business confidence indicator reached 109.3, and Switzerland’s KOF Economic Barometer increased to 109.1 in September 2026.
Austria’s PMI stayed above 50 for a seventh month, Sweden’s confidence posted a sixth consecutive increase, and Switzerland’s barometer exceeded the 106 market expectation.
Austria’s orders were supported by exports, AI-related demand and earlier purchases, while Switzerland’s gains included manufacturing, services and construction and Sweden’s hiring plans strengthened.

Austria’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 54.9 in September 2026 from 54.4 in August, its highest level since May 2022 and above the 50 expansion threshold for a seventh consecutive month. Sweden’s business confidence indicator increased to 109.3 from 107.5, its highest level since May 2022 and sixth straight monthly gain. Separately, Switzerland’s KOF Economic Barometer climbed to 109.1 from a revised 107.5, exceeding the market expectation of 106 and reaching its highest level since September 2021. Austria benefited from stronger new orders, Sweden reported improving employment plans, and Switzerland saw gains in manufacturing, services and construction despite weaker employment prospects.